Archive for February, 2010
Los Angeles Lakers-Cleveland Cavaliers Still a Certainty for NBA Finals?
Posted: 19th February 2010 by Peter Lomuscio in NBA
The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and like usual most of the action was in the rumor mill. We did see 11 deals get done though, involving 15 teams and 39 players. At the beginning of the season, the majority of predictions out there already had the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers penciled in for the 2010 NBA Finals. At the midpoint of the regular season, ...
How the Top 10 NBA Teams Fared at the Trade Deadline
Posted: 19th February 2010 by Gabriel Taylor in NBA
The top 10 teams in the NBA have been busy since the 2008-09 season ended.
With their eyes locked on the Lakers and what it takes to win a NBA championship, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers made a major move at the trade deadline, trading for Washington Wizards star forward Antawn Jamison.
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are well-prepared to defend their title and the Boston Celtics, the 2008 ...
The Top 15 Dark Jerseys in the NHL’s Eastern Conference
Posted: 19th February 2010 by Eric Murtaugh in NHL
A few weeks ago I critiqued and ranked the NHL's Western Conference white jerseys. In a surprise to very few people, the Chicago Blackhawks came out number one.
Now, I am taking a look at the Eastern Conference and each team's dark sweater worn on home ice.
From Miami to Boston, the East has a plethora of different designs, colors and logos.
Will an Original Six member take the number ...
Daniel Jeremiah Likes The Detroit Lions’ Chances Going Forward INTERVIEW
Posted: 19th February 2010 by Michael Schottey in NFL
For years, professional scout Daniel Jeremiah has made the best out of even the most humble of situations. At a small high school in San Diego, Jeremiah set his county's passing record. He received a division one scholarships and began he college career at UL Monroe, eventually transferring to Appalachian State.
When the NFL didn't come calling, ESPN did.
Jeremiah worked as a spotter for Sunday Night Football until running into T.J. ...
NBA Trades: Tyrus Thomas Has The Opportunity To Blossom For Bobcats
Posted: 19th February 2010 by Hadarii Jones in NBA
The brief NBA career of Tyrus Thomas has been filled with valuable teaching moments which the youngster sometimes failed to grasp, and his lack of progression is one of the reasons the Chicago Bulls were willing to part with him.
Throw in a questionable attitude, a perception that he was hard to coach, and a rash of injuries, and you have the perfect recipe to derail a promising future before it ...
LeBron James to the Los Angeles Clippers Would Be Magic 2.0
Posted: 19th February 2010 by Jose Salviati in NBA
In 1979, basketball wasn't dead, but it was on life support. The games were, for the most part, lifeless.á For every Julius Erving, George Gervin, and David Thompson, there were a hundred other players that couldn't shoot straight. The college game was more entertaining to watch. Something had to change for the pro game.á Sometimes change occurs slowly over time, but for the game of professional basketball, ...
Washington Capitals Learn from Redskins Owner Dan Snyder, Raise Ticket Prices
Posted: 19th February 2010 by Josh McCain in NHL
With their historic win streak ended at 14, three shy of the NHL record, and the Olympics well under way, the Capitals have decided now would be a good time to raise ticket prices for their season ticket holders.
It would appear that owner Ted Leonsis has been talking with Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder.
Snyder must have told him "Look for any excuse to raise prices."
Now I know hockey is ...
Jersey Al’s Green Bay Packers NFL Draft 2010 Analysis No. 2: TRADE UP!
Posted: 19th February 2010 by Jersey Al Bracco in NFL
Today, I bring you the second installment in my Green Bay Packers Draft Analysis Series. In Article No. 1 , I discussed general needs and laid out my initial thoughts on an effective draft day strategy for the Green and Gold. Based on that initial analysis, I advocated trading down to the very late first or early second round in exchange for additional picks. This would allow the Packers ...
2010 Olympic Hockey: Kane, Backes Keys For USA To Upset Canada
Posted: 19th February 2010 by TAB BAMFORD in NHL
After watching the last few days of Olympic hockey, it has become clear that there are two players on the United States team who are the keys to an upset of Canada on Sunday: David Backes and Patrick Kane.
Backes has been the only skater for the United States who has clearly made a visual impact to the viewing audience in both of the USA's games. He's been the most consistent ...
Jo Stac recalls that after the disastrous 1965 season, the New York Yankees were finally considered "just another team."
She read many articles about how the "pride of the Yankees" belonged to the past. Jo was pleased.
I have rooted for the Cleveland Indians since 1951. Today's fans don't know that the Indians, not the Boston ...